RCUK Review of Energy 2010

An RCUK Review of Energy was carried out by a panel of international experts in October 2010. This review was organised by the EPSRC on behalf of all UK Research Councils and in conjunction with the learned societies to provide an independent assessment of the quality and impact of the UK programme. The Review Panel globally benchmarked the strength of the UK Energy research programme compared to those found across the world and highlighted any gaps or missed opportunities.

The Steering Committee included representation of E.ON UK, National Grid, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

RCUK provided the Panel with various information, including evidence gathered from a wide range of sources, to assist them in the undertaking of their task - a copy of the data document is available here along with an update which was produced following the Review’s postponement in April 2010 due to the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud.

The Review Panel’s report is available here. An initial response to the 64 recommendations made by the Review Panel was published by the Research Councils in early 2011. Two years on from the review, and approaching the midpoint of the current delivery plan period, an updated respons to the panel’s recommendations (as of December 2012) has now been published, which details progress made against actions taken in response to the review.

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